Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus associated with a ruptured popliteal aneurysm – a cautionary note
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Popliteal artery aneurysms representing 80% of peripheral artery aneurysms rarely rupture (a reported incidence of 0.1–2.8 %) and second commonest in frequency after aorto-iliac aneurysms. They usually present with pain, swelling, occlusion or distal embolisation...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-12-01
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| Series: | World Journal of Emergency Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.wjes.org/content/2/1/34 |